Neck Center - Vagus nerve compression

Hiccups, Cough, Neck Pain, and Vagus and Phrenic Nerve Injury

Ross Hauser, MD.  At Caring Medical, we see patients with complex combinations of symptoms that have often persisted despite extensive testing and treatment. Among the more unusual symptoms patients contact us about are chronic hiccups, persistent cough, frequent throat clearing, difficulty swallowing, changes in voice, abnormal breathing sensations, and the […]

Can a compressed nerve in the neck cause vaginal problems?

Here is a story from someone looking for help.  I am 35 years old. I have three children. My third child is less than a year old. I have been having abdominal pain since the birth of my second child, who is now three years old. I get pain in […]

Mast cell activation syndrome, neck pain and the vagus nerve

There is a connection between neck pain and instability and mast cell activation syndrome. Over the years we have seen many patients who among their long list of symptoms and ailments include Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. They also had neck pain. For many, their neck pain was seen as a manifestation of their illnesses, rarely was it seen as the cause of their illnesses.

Cervical spine problems, Vagus nerve compression, urinary incontinence

Ross A. Hauser, MD. The evidence cervical neck problems can cause urinary incontinence In this article we will present the evidence that connects urinary incontinence with cervical spine and neck pain and instability. Further, when you treat neck problems, sometimes the bladder control problems are alleviated. Many patients come to […]

Cluster headaches, neck instability and the trigeminal and vagus nerves

Ross Hauser, MD; Danielle Matias, PA-C; Demi Foster, APRN In this article, we will not examine which combination of medications, therapy, or neuromodulation techniques will work for you. If you are reading this article, it is unlikely you have had a long-term benefit from these treatments. What we will examine […]

Vagus Nerve related Laryngeal – Laryngotracheal stenosis – Problems of the voice

Ross Hauser, MD. Are voice changes part of a myriad of symptoms that point to vagal nerve dysfunction and cervical spine instability? This is the story of someone who reached out to us. Their email has been edited for clarity. Hello, I am suffering from various signs of vagus nerve […]